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five ascetics: The five hermits with whom the Buddha practiced and to whom He taught His first sermon at Deer Park on the Four Noble Truths–
Ajnata Kaundinya (Annata Kodanna or Kondanna),
Mahanaman (Mahanama),
Bhadrika (Bhaddiya),
Dashabala Kasyapa (Vappa), and
Ashvajit (Assaji), all brahmins.
